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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.98, 817.98 and 382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.98, 817.98 and 382.80 is: 528.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.98 : 817.98 = 382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.98/817.98 = 382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.98x = 817.98 × 382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.98x = 313,122.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,122.74/592.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.05

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